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Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Houston, Texas
Houston Northwest Medical Center

$1,569-1,848/week

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Certification details

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: NRP/ BLS

Job details

Any candidate going to Northwest must be fully vaccinated - declinations are not accepted.

Job requirements

Must have: Level III NICU experience
Preferred or nice to have: Level III NICU Experience
Autonomy in practice
List typical procedures performed on unit(s): Lumbar punctures, chest tubes, intubation, IV starts, Arterial stick, UAC/UVC placement and maintenance, PAL maintenance
Best personality Fit: Teamwork, helpful, flexible

Schedule information

Unit Information: NICU level III
Number of Beds - 24
Number of Staff – 38
Type of staff: Day Shift – 1 Charge, 4-6 RNs, 1 PCA, 1 Milk Tech
Night Shift - 1 Charge, 4-6 RN
Patient Ratios – level 3 2:1 (sometimes 3:1), level 2 4:1
Type of equipment – ventilator, IV pumps, CPAP, Oscillator, Phototherapy lights/blankets
EMR – Meditech/ GE Centricity (CPN)
Weekends required (4-5 weekend shifts a month)

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Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire - royal Blue scrubs
Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.

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Short Term Acute Care
294 beds
MEDITECH

ADDRESS710 Cypress Creek PkwyHouston, TX 77090

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About Houston, TX

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Cost of Living

Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).

Furnished Housing

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Transportation

Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.

Demographics

Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.

Things to Do

Houston offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, professional sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks and nearby coastal attractions.

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